I am super thrilled to announce that I have been awarded a prestigious ESRC (Economic and Social Research Council) Postdoctoral* Fellowship for my impact project: “Towards an African feminist framework for students’ welfare in Nigerian Higher Education”. The application process was highly competitive and I was informed that there were 28 applications received for only 7 fellowship … Read More →
I am a writer and executive administrator for Trusted Clothes, which is an ethical and sustainable fashion organization. The following is a series devoted in honor of the work done in collaboration with the Schroeckers and the Trusted Clothes team. — I want to talk a little bit today about a topic close to … Read More →
Fashion historian Ivan Sayers stands alongside two of the pieces he will be displaying and talking about at the African Mtindo fashion show Sept. 17 at the Corrigan Nature House. The show is a fundraiser for girls leadership training in Kenya, led by a former North Vancouver resident. photo Paul McGrath, North Shore News In … Read More →
It was Zimbabwean roots and crafts of tribe women which made Nyasha Mabhunu’s fashion collection the colourful fusion that featured at African Fashion Week London. The 23-year-old, who will graduate from Bucks New University in September, was one of more than 100 designers with connections to Africa to show their collections at Freemasons’ Hall. Nyasha said: “My … Read More →